In its upcoming report, CDW (CDW) is predicted by Wall Street analysts to post quarterly earnings of $2.49 per share, reflecting a decline of 0.4% compared to the same period last year. Revenues are forecasted to be $5.51 billion, representing a year-over-year increase of 1.6%.
The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has remained unchanged over the last 30 days. This represents how the covering analysts, as a whole, have reassessed their initial estimates during this timeframe.
Prior to a company's earnings release, it is of utmost importance to factor in any revisions made to the earnings projections. These revisions serve as a critical gauge for predicting potential investor behaviors with respect to the stock. Empirical studies consistently reveal a strong link between trends in earnings estimate revisions and the short-term price performance of a stock.
While investors typically rely on consensus earnings and revenue estimates to gauge how the business may have fared during the quarter, examining analysts' projections for some of the company's key metrics often helps gain a deeper insight.
In light of this perspective, let's dive into the average estimates of certain CDW metrics that are commonly tracked and forecasted by Wall Street analysts.
Analysts expect 'Public- Government' to come in at $615.07 million. The estimate points to a change of -3.8% from the year-ago quarter.
The collective assessment of analysts points to an estimated 'Net sales- Public' of $2.23 billion. The estimate indicates a year-over-year change of -0.4%.
According to the collective judgment of analysts, 'Public- Healthcare' should come in at $651.52 million. The estimate indicates a change of +11% from the prior-year quarter.
The combined assessment of analysts suggests that 'Net sales- Small Business' will likely reach $384.99 million. The estimate indicates a change of +0.6% from the prior-year quarter.
Analysts' assessment points toward 'Public- Education' reaching $966.87 million. The estimate suggests a change of -5% year over year.
It is projected by analysts that the 'Net sales- Corporate' will reach $2.26 billion. The estimate indicates a change of +3.1% from the prior-year quarter.
The average prediction of analysts places 'Net sales- Other' at $620.53 million. The estimate points to a change of +3.1% from the year-ago quarter.
The consensus among analysts is that 'Net sales- Major Product and Services- Other' will reach $27.71 million. The estimate indicates a year-over-year change of +0.8%.
Based on the collective assessment of analysts, 'Net sales- Major Product and Services- Hardware- Notebooks/Mobile Devices' should arrive at $1.46 billion. The estimate suggests a change of +1.2% year over year.
Analysts predict that the 'Net sales- Major Product and Services- Hardware- Netcomm Products' will reach $644.48 million. The estimate suggests a change of +0.8% year over year.
The consensus estimate for 'Net sales- Major Product and Services- Hardware- Desktops' stands at $306.41 million. The estimate suggests a change of +3.7% year over year.
Analysts forecast 'Net sales- Major Product and Services- Hardware' to reach $4.04 billion. The estimate points to a change of -0.6% from the year-ago quarter.
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CDW shares have witnessed a change of -7.3% in the past month, in contrast to the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +0.6% move. With a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), CDW is expected outperform the overall market performance in the near term. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks here >>>> .
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